The papers of Arthur M. Weimer span the period from 1909 to 1987 and document Weimer's life in relation to his professional and academic pursuits. Documentation in this collection is concentrated on the later years of Weimer's life (1963-1985). Materials are organized into six series: Biographical, Correspondence, Indiana University, Publications and research, Subject files, and Awards. Within each series, files are organized alphabetically by folder. When multiple folders exist on the same subject, they are arranged chronologically.

The first series, Biographical, 1909-1987, contains materials which lend evidence to Weimer's personal life and character. These include academic hoods, autobiographical writings, diplomas, personal correspondence and files related to Weimer, letters of appreciation and support regarding retirement and contributions, a carved portrait, war service records, and a Beloit College yearbook.

The second series, Correspondence, 1966-1980, includes professionally oriented incoming and outgoing correspondence between Weimer and associates. Notable correspondents include Lyle Bryant, the Indiana Trustees & Administration, W. George Pinnell, and John W. Ryan. Records are organized into a single folder per individual correspondent. Less frequent correspondence between Weimer and other individuals is grouped under general files arranged chronologically.

The third series, Indiana University, 1962-1979, is further organized into four subseries: Class notes and materials, Future Studies, Publications, and Subject files. The Class notes and materials subseries contains handouts, articles, notes, a notebook, and other materials in support of courses Weimer taught late in his career. The Future Studies subseries contains agendas, minutes, funding materials, publications, and other documents related to the Center for Future Studies and Committee on Future Studies activities with which Weimer was heavily involved. The Subject files subseries contains other topical files related to Indiana University initiatives in which Weimer played a role.

The fourth series, Publications and research, 1957-1981, contains materials written by Arthur Weimer. Documents include articles, a eulogy (for Stan Pressler), texts from speeches, correspondence in relation to permissions for Weimer's Real Estate textbook, and the speech "The University and Economic Growth" from Weimer's tenure as Special Assistant to President John Ryan. Many of the writings are in draft stages.

The fifth series, Subject files, 1939-1987, contains documents sorted and arranged by topic. Most topics relate to specific professional organizations, positions, or initiatives pursued by Weimer but not overtly related to Indiana University. These include, among others, the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, the Aerospace Research Advisory Committee, the Director's Study, the Institute for Real Estate and Urban Economics, and the National Citizen's Advisory Committee. A number of files relate to Weimer's terms of involvement with various facets of the federal government; these include, among others, the Sub-Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, the House Subcommittee on Census and Population, the President's Task Force on Low Income Housing, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The sixth series, Awards, 1939-1986, is divided into two subseries: Plaques and certificates. The Plaques subseries includes an assortment of three-dimensional honors and awards bestowed upon Weimer. The Certificates subseries includes an assortment of paper certificates denoting membership, awards, appreciation, appointments, and other honors bestowed upon Weimer. All are arranged alphabetically by the title of the granting institution.